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Holly Hunter

(1958) Stage Actor United States

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Holly Hunter reflects on giving personal stories to the public and how that feels like a surrender. She talks about her Catholic faith, the discomfort of the unknown, and the idea that television is for everyone, not just one group. She also mentions moving between theater classics and new TV projects to keep her mind active.

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Holly Hunter is a stage actor from the United States, best known for Bonnie & Clyde.

Quick Facts About Holly Hunter

Born
March 20, 1958
Nationality
United States
Profession
Stage Actor
Notable works
Bonnie & Clyde
Spouse
Janusz Kamiński

About Holly Hunter

She first played Helen Keller in a fifth‑grade play, then performed in her high school’s productions of Oklahoma!, Man of La Mancha, and Fiddler on the Roof. After college, she acted in local theater in Pittsburgh.

Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Actress Silver Bear for Best Actress Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress
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National Board of Review Award for Best Actress New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Lucy Award International Cinephile Society Award for Best Supporting Actress

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